(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain Anthony W. Platek (ASN: -0-3130077), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in Southeast Asia, in 1967. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Platek has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.


